Asst. Professor - Music jobs in Birmingham, AL

Talladega College is seeking qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant Professors to teach in the Music Department. The department provides emphasis in instrument, voice, and piano. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position that reports to the Department Chair and is slated to begin Fall 2024.

Responsibilities

• Teach music courses and applied lessons (e.g., theory, piano, compositions and analysis) in primarily traditional formats
• Academically advise students, including reviewing transfer credits
• Recruit and retain students
• Recommend a schedule of classes to be offered in the department each semester
• Administer college policies and procedures
• Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Actively serve on college committees
• Review and revise department catalog information
• Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition
• Provide musical accompaniment at college and community events
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the college’s and instructional technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• A master’s degree with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Music, Music Performance, Voice, Music Education, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of successful college teaching experience is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

A terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited institution.

Application Process

Applications must include:

1. A Talladega College application
2. A cover letter addressing the qualifications
3. A teaching philosophy
4. A reference letter
5. A current curriculum vita
6. Performance video links
7. Copies of all transcripts
8. Names, addresses, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER